Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns vs Liberty Flames NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/24

Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Ragin’ Cajuns and Flames. The game is starting at 5:30 ET on ESPN, and it’s hosted by the Flames at Sports and Fitness Center in Saint Thomas, Virgin Islands. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 134.5 points, with Liberty being favored by -12.5 over Louisiana-Lafayette.

LOUISIANA-LAFAYETTE RAGIN’ CAJUNS VS LIBERTY FLAMES BETTING PICK

The Pick: Liberty Flames -12.5

This game will be played at Sports and Fitness Center at 5:30 ET on Friday, November 22nd.

WHY BET THE LIBERTY FLAMES:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 81-66 in favor of the Flames.
• Not only will Liberty pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -12.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 134.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.

Taking a Look at the Ragin’ Cajuns Chances in Saint Thomas

Louisiana-Lafayette dropped their recent game to Rice, 83-61, on Tuesday. The Ragin’ Cajuns were -3.5 favorites at home but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 144, just over the O/U line of 143.5.

After trailing 41-40 at halftime, Louisiana-Lafayette struggled in the 2nd half, scoring only 21 points while allowing 42.

Louisiana-Lafayette struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 35.7% from the field and 32% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 41.4%, and they hit only 3 of 8 free throws (37.5%).

Denver Anglin hit 5 of 8 threes, finishing with 20 points, while Caden Powell went 7 of 8 from the field, adding 17 points and 9 rebounds. Trae Broadnax contributed 14 points, 9 rebounds, and 6 assists.

Even though Louisiana-Lafayette gave up 83 points, they held their opponent to just 35% shooting from the field, including 37% on two-point attempts (17/45). From beyond the arc, the Ragin’ Cajuns allowed 8 threes on 25 attempts, a 32% shooting rate.

Louisiana-Lafayette also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 8 times, where they made just 3 shots, a 37% success rate. The Ragin’ Cajuns gave up 14 offensive rebounds in the game.

Can Liberty Live Up to the Hype at Home?

Liberty Flames Recent Game/Games

Liberty picked up a 68-47 road win over Charleston on Sunday, November 17th. The Flames entered the game as +5.5 point underdogs and not only won but covered the spread.

After a 29-29 tie at halftime, Liberty’s defense stepped up, allowing just 18 points in the 2nd half while scoring 39. The game’s total points of 115 fell well below the O/U line of 141.

Liberty’s offense put up 68 points in their last game, shooting 52% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 60%. They connected on 44.4% of their three-point attempts, hitting 8 of 18 from deep, while shooting 56.2% on two-pointers. Their free-throw shooting was a weak spot, as they made just 8 of 15 attempts, good for 53.3%.

The Flames recorded 17 assists and grabbed 5 offensive rebounds. Zach Cleveland led the way with 20 points on 8 of 12 shooting, adding 5 rebounds and 3 assists. Lazar Djokovic contributed 15 points and 8 rebounds, while Isaiah Ihnen added 13 points, hitting 3 of 5 from beyond the arc and grabbing 7 boards.

Liberty’s defense was dominant, holding their opponent to just 47 points on 30% shooting from the field. They limited two-point opportunities, with the other team making only 12 of 39 attempts, also at 30%.

From beyond the arc, Liberty allowed just 4 threes on 13 attempts, keeping the opponent at 30% from deep. They sent the other team to the line 14 times, where they converted 11 free throws, and Liberty gave up 10 offensive rebounds.